Portret van Kwamina Baja 1883 - 1884

"Portret van Kwamina Baja" is a photographic portrait created by Friedrich Carel Hisgen in 1883-1884. The artwork depicts a young African man, Kwamina Baja, in a simple pose with his torso bare. The photo is striking for its direct gaze and the subject's composure. It was likely taken as part of a larger collection of anthropological photographs, providing a glimpse into 19th-century scientific and artistic interest in documenting the diversity of human appearances. This portrait, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a valuable perspective on the history of photography and its role in representation.